Champions League Preview: Real Madrid - Juventus

Afif Sports - The success of Los Blancos rattled goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in Turin makes them only need a 1-0 win to set foot to the top of the party.
Defender Giorgio Chiellini realize Juventus should not be too focused on defense in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid.
Ruler of Italian football will come to the Santiago Bernabeu with a 2-1 aggregate advantage while.

In the duel which took place in Turin last week, the former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata first presents advantages for Juve before Cristiano Ronaldo equalized but Carlos Tevez action of the white point make the host party.

However, the success of Los Blancos rattled goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon makes them only need a 1-0 win to set foot to the top of the party.

"Juventus should have scored because we know can not come to Madrid with the intention of maintaining a slim advantage," said Chiellini told Sky Sport Italia.

"The team spirit is very high and enjoy the weekend without pressure after ensuring the Scudetto. We've prepared well and can not wait for the game."


Failure to make the Champions League as the only real chance for Los Vikingos to lift the trophy this season.

Despite mounting pressure at the Bernabeu, Colombian star James Rodriguez insists his team can fly to Berlin.

"Real Madrid are not afraid of anyone," he told El Pais.

"We respect all the teams in the world and knows how the action teams from Italy - they are good in defense and we have to play up to crush their defenses."

"Madrid need to score goals and if successful we will go to Berlin for the final."

El Real certainly will be without Luka Modric is still troubled by a knee but Karim Benzema is predicted fit and able to play after missing for the same reason.

Toni Kroos is doubtful to play after getting a thigh injury in the last match while the Old Lady will be without Kwadwo Asamoah (knee) and Martin Caceres (ankle).

One of the key players that can be played Juve French midfielder Paul Pogba is new apart from a hamstring injury and contributed one goal against Cagliari last week.

Los Merengues are one team that is associated with Pogba and lock the movements of former Manchester United player is likely to be the key to keeping home hopes to retain the title.

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